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Cascade trustees approve $2026 pathways contract and inspection services
Summary
The board awarded construction for the 2026 Pathway Improvements to Brunner Excavating and approved inspection/materials-testing services with Fleece & Vandenbrink; the project covers 2.55 miles with an option to add 0.75 mile along Cascade Road within the budget.
The Cascade Charter Township Board approved contracts to rebuild and repair township pathways for 2026, awarding construction to Brunner Excavating and professional construction inspection and materials-testing services to Fleece & Vandenbrink.
Township engineer Eric Thorn told trustees seven contractors bid on the project and Brunner offered the low bid. The original scope covers 2.55 miles of pathways (30th Street, Buttrick and 36th Street) and includes curb-ramp ADA upgrades; Thorn explained the millage budget for 2026 is $950,000 and that adding about 0.75 mile along Cascade Road could be accommodated for an additional estimated $203,000 within contingency assumptions.
Thorn said parts of the project require full base reconstruction while roughly two-thirds can be performed as a mill-and-fill. He described efforts to build a stronger base (wider base under 10-foot paths) to prevent edge crumbling and improve longevity. Board members asked about prior base issues and contingencies; Thorn said the bid included contingency and the contractor agreed to hold unit prices for the additional work.
For construction inspection and testing, staff recommended Fleece & Vandenbrink for a proactive approach (own materials testing, local presence) and a favorable price. The board approved both the construction contract and the not-to-exceed inspection contract.
Trustees emphasized pathways as a priority tied to public safety and accessibility and thanked infrastructure subcommittee members for vetting the work.
